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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 379.23 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 379.23 and 244.29 is: 364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 379.23 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/379.23 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 379.23 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 92,642.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,642.10/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.07

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